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Victoria McMullen was a happy 22-year-old woman with a six month old daughter who had been married to her husband for a year, living near San Diego, CA. Friends and family said she was good about keeping in touch through Facebook and phone calls…MORE

With her sturdy, yet angelic voice, evocative of Joan Baez, combined with her many no holds barred lyrics, Alki-raised singer/songwriter, Allecia Clemons presents an intriguing dichotomy.

For example, in her 2007 release, "My F@?#ING…MORE

Mother's Day is just around the corner -- as in, Sunday -- which means you darn well better do something for the woman who gave birth to you and made you who you are today.

Here in Ballard, we have some wonderful places to help you…MORE

This Saturday is the monthly Ballard Art Walk, from 6 to 9 p.m., and as usual, there will be plenty of wonderful art to look at on what looks to be a nice sunny evening.

During the Art Walk, artists open their studios to the public and…MORE

By Maggie Nicholson

An old compass, corroded at the edges, lies on the dashboard of my car. The arrow spins quickly, like arms lurching outward, as the car navigates bends. The road is unfamiliar, and on one side water moves as one morose…MORE

Get ready to challenge your taste buds and maybe add a notch to your belt as it's time for the Taste of West Seattle again, on May 16 at the Hall at Fauntleroy.

This year the event will feature 48 participants, primarily restaurants from…MORE

It’s that time of year when beach fires along the Alki waterfront seem like a good idea, and Seattle Parks and Recreation has some rules to abide by if you fire one up:

• Please light fires ONLY in designated fire pits, available…MORE

When Ballard High School Senior Baritone Logan Monson first learned that the men's quartet won first place at the prestigious State Solo and Ensemble Competition on April 26-27, his reaction was, "What? No way."

And then, he says, he…MORE

Billy Beach -- the man behind the super popular Japonessa, Umi Sake House, Wasabi Bistro and I Love Sushi -- has come to Ballard to serve up sushi in his namesake, Billy Beach Sushi and Bar (5463 Leary Ave NW).

The restaurant takes a step…MORE

Assistant Principal for Denny International Middle School Patricia J Rangel shared this story and photo of Principal Jeff Clark. Clark is often called "the man in blue" for his blue suits and obvious pride and commitment to the school.

At…MORE